Wow, I am finishing up my sixth year of blogging. I guess, you can call it that. In fact, some people have accused me of Scroggin-Bloggin, guilty. I took a few months off of writing to see if I would "feel" any different about the things that "I see." The verdict is in. I am still me. I still read in-between the lines. While the mass media system continues to spew all of it's nonsense, myopic, narrow minded, liberal and global rhetoric, I still tend to see the "truth" for what it really is. Some of my readers have asked, "...and just what is the truth?" Good question. Let's take Florida, Arizona, and Georgia as an example. All three states had close midterm elections. In every case, without exception, one party refused to accept the results and brought in a slew of lawyers with only one objective in mind. To sway the results in the favor of their party. In one state, they succeeded. In the other two states they lost, but it wasn't because they didn't try. Now, this is NOT democracy and it is not a constitutional republic, this, ladies and gentlemen is just plain corruption. How it is possible to have an erroneous election in the United States in 2018? This just boggles the mind. No voter ID. Illegal immigrants voting multiple times. Paper ballots? Really? Come on. Hey, everyone has a cell phone. Why not just use "an App for that" with an approved government validation? How about this question. How come the media is liberal? Out of all the broadcast networks on cable and the airwaves, only one station, just one, tries to show the other side. All the other stations, without exception, represent only one political party. Now, the educated reader knows which stations I am referring. The fact that I don't even need to mention them proves my point. So, with the media controlled by only one political party, why is it that nearly half the nation votes otherwise. Could it be because half of the country believes it is being lied to? Just sayin. I'll back up this question by going back two years. Donald J. Trump shows up and takes the Republican party by storm, wins the Electoral College in a landslide, but the opposing party does not accept the results. Sound familiar? Remember all the "newscasters" crying on T.V.? I do. Two years later, this political agenda is still being used to literally over-throw a legitimate elected President of the United States. From my point of view, this is not just weird, it is just wrong. With all this corruption being identified, the real threats might be ignored. Keep in mind that North Korea and Iran still want to posses nuclear bombs. Syria still wants to decapitate the infidels. ISIS is still at large. China wants the U.S. to continue its debt structure to dominate our trade. Antisemitism is rising in the U.S. and worldwide. Mass shootings are becoming commonplace. Hundreds of thousands of illegal migrants are posed to storm our borders. The U.S. political system is deeply divided and is close to civil war. The up-coming millennial generation can't find well paying jobs and are still living with their parents. The economic, social, and political influence of Silicon Valley with its monopoly is threatening the very nature of our republic. The game has indeed changed. Things, the world, your life and mine, are not the same.When a hundred and fifty million people feel they are being lied to something has got to give. And, indeed it has. American politics has always been ugly, always will be. It was designed that way. Chaos in our government is a given, not pretty, but it is reality. Whether you like President Trump or Nancy Pelosi is not the point. Whether you go to the polls is. Did you vote? Just remember, if you don't vote, you don't have the right to complain.

The second largest bike race in Europe, next to the Tour de France, is the Giro d'Italia. Bike racing, Italian style. This years race has started off with a bang and it is the 101st year of the bike festival. After negotiating the politics, after much planning, and at a cost of 33 million dollars to launch this year's race, well, "gentleman, start your engines!"

The opening first three days was not in "continental Europe," but in Israel. That's right, Israel! The first day was a "time trial" in Jerusalem, the second from Haifa to Tel Aviv, and the third, a desert stage from Be'er Sheva to Eliat. From watching the news feed on "Flosports" you would of thought that the entire country came out for the race. Ten's of thousands of people lined the streets of Israel to celebrate a first for the Giro d'Italia. I have to give the race organizers credit for putting on a great "show!" Nearly 900 million viewers world wide tuned in for the race. Luckily, no big crashes, no security issues, and the race proved beyond everyone's expectations. I wish I had been there. Flosports web casting makes up for not being there, Great Job, Flosports!

And, no surprises, Italians took first place in every stage, but, they did have to earn it. What I find particularly inspiring is that it was pure fun! Just tens of thousands of people enjoying a bike race. Of course, being a "first," Israel was under pressure to put on a great show, and "show" they did. I got to see places in Israel I will probably never see in real life. The helicopter shots were fantastic! It is not often that the "world at large" can put aside their petty differences and just go out and have fun. I remember when the war in Columbia was put on hold so the Harlem Globe Trotters could play basketball! Sporting events, like this one, like the Olympics, is just what the doctor ordered. Too many times the media mis-aligns what is really important. What is important is that people should get along. Now, just think about this. Two of the racing teams were sponsored by the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Whether you want to admit it or not, this is a good thing. Arab teams racing in Israel, I love it! Now just think about that after you finish with this article. Peace is possible...Peace through bike racing! Hey, whatever it takes! That's the way I see it today, May 8th, 2018.

There can be only one, and only one reason why Russia, Turkey, and Iran have just agreed to a military alliance, war. I have to admit, I had thought that these kind of things ended with World War Two. Keep in mind, Turkey has shot down a least two Russian warplanes that we know of. And now, they are friends? Give me a break. This latest alliance of, what should we call it, Muslims and Christians, Sunnis, Shiites, and ex-communists slash Christians, whatever, is meant to send a threat to the West. Look at us, we all friends now! Right. First of all, the Turks hate the Iranians. Second, the Russians hate the Turks. Third, the Iranians hate everybody, or so they say. Erdogan, who suffers from megalomania, pales when it come to handling Putin. The remnants of the Turkish democracy lies in the bloody streets of Ankara and Istanbul. Erdogan's aspirations of being the Sultan of the Middle East will never grow any fruit, not if the Ayatollahs have anything to say about it. Russia still needs to buddy up to the Turks so they can get their navy into the Mediterranean. Same old problem. And, as long as the dumb U.S. and European policies keep slamming cash into Iran, the Russians can sell as much military equipment to Iran that they can muster. I thought is was funny when one of the Ayatollahs stepped off a brand new French/German Airbus A330 aircraft, bought and paid for by no other than Barack Hussein Obama,...why they didn't even bother to buy a U.S. made Boeing!

So, with the manufacturing capacity of Russia, the Persian perchance for religious lunacy, and the Turkish aspirations of forming a new Caliphate, well, sure, it will all work out. FYI, the era of moving massive armies around is long over. Today's warfare uses terrorist tactics, cruise missiles, satellite recognizance, and tit for tat bombing. The latest war in Syria proves that this is very effective, so far, over half-a-million dead and counting. What remains is as follows. How far will Russia and Iran push their objectives? Will Iran be willing to be bombed into the Dark Ages as it pursues its quest to annihilate the State of Israel? Will Russia blink? As for the Turks, I believe they are just in it for the ride. They fought the Russians in World War One and have managed to stay on the sidelines militarily ever since. It would be very surprising indeed to see Turkey go all out for war, a war which will certainly not be in their interest. Iran is another matter. One can not, nor can I, predict the future when it come to religious zealots. While they play a cool game, underneath there is a very sinister intent.

The one hole card in this entire game is the new player in town. He is not a politician, he hates bullshit, and is not afraid to take action. He also really doesn't give a shit about what anybody thinks about him. And I for one would think twice about pushing him around. He is indeed holding the "Trump Card." That's the way I see it, today, April 25th, 2018.

I am not a staunch defender of Starbucks. There are many reasons for this. However, I must admit, the latest hullabaloo over racism and the coffee chain have motivated me to come to their aid. Before that, I will admit that I am just plain jealous of the mega-caffeine dealer. Starbucks has proven that through hard work, a good business plan, employee concern, and just down right great marketing, what a company can do if it stays on target and delivers a great product, day after day, year after year. With over 175k employees, a liberal bias unmatched in corporate culture, Starbucks has become a mainstay in the minds of the American public. Good for them. Whether I believe what they do politically is not important. They provide great jobs, great service, a great product, and a fun place to go to and hang out with friends. Heck, I closed my house purchase over a "tall dark roast" in Henderson, Nevada over a decade ago.

The latest attack on the organization is just a reminder how far our society has gone down the drain. The "liberals" are literally eating their own on this one. Many Starbucks shops are located in urban centers that are downright dangerous. The fact that two black men were arrested does not mean the "culture" of Starbucks is racist. Had the two gentleman first ordered coffee before taking a table the entire event may have never occurred. The managers of every Starbucks shop has to weigh safety as well providing great service to its customers. The liberal bias against anything that even hints of racism is stupid. Plain and simple. Robin Roberts on the Today show should be ashamed of herself, period. The CEO of Starbucks is playing to the race card as well while trying to minimize the damage that is being caused to his brand. I wish him luck with that, he's going to need it. Starbucks is NOT the problem, our culture is. Infamy, dis-information, accusations, cultural misogyny, political correctness, and downright lying are part of the basis for this latest attack on this American institution. I have watched from afar as some "liberals" try to fend off the attack but to no avail. Why, because they know that it is wrong, morally wrong, but they just can't really admit it.

The culture of "hate" as defined by the liberal media has now reached an extreme so as to define neither common sense or logic. As with the sex scandal of Hollywood, they again are "eating their own." They will go after anybody if they feel they can perpetuate their dominate attitude of superiority. This is exactly the same type of tactic that was used by the communists of Russia and the fascists of Italy and Germany in the last century. It is a tactic, that, if used effectively, regardless of right or wrong, can prove very, very destructive.

So, good luck with Starbucks defense. Good luck with changing the millennial culture of entitlement. Good luck with what appears to be the "victim mentality." Maybe Starbucks should just shut down and the 175k employees can "go out to lunch" over at "Micky Ds." That's the way I see it today, April 19th, 2018.

The last U.S. administration brought us Obamacare, a failed medical program which is being rescinded. This same administration also brought about the creation of ISIS, Russian intervention in Syria, the takeover of the Crimean peninsula, a war with Ukraine, an Iranian invasion of Syria (which now threatens Israel), mass illegal immigration of Muslims into continental Europe, destabilization of Egypt, the Arab Spring, a war with Yemen (and Iran), a nuclear North Korea, and an economic downturn in the United States not seen since 1929. All facts, all true. The Bush administration fared no better. Creating the second largest deficit in history in order to combat rising Islamic extremism, President Bush nearly bankrupted the country (2008.) Wars upon wars, destabilization of the Middle East, tension with China, Russia, and North Korea.

And then came President Donald Trump, hated and despised by both parties...

This writer was dumbfounded when he won. Donald Trump was surprised when he won. But since that victory (a landslide not seen since the 1930's), President Trump has managed to past the first reduction in taxes in forty years. Huge, "just huuugge." From around 37% down to 22%. FYI, Germany is still around only 18%, just sayin! In addition to that, it appears, at least for now, the 70 year old war with North Korea may be coming to a close. For the first time in history, current representatives of a sitting U.S. administration has had high level talks with the North Korean leader. One of the main talking points is turning the so-called armistice into an actual peace treaty with the ultimate goal of reunification of the Korean peninsula. Also, ​de-nuclearization. While you may be upset with Trumps Twitter account, his methodology, his past sexual affairs, and his New York street language, he is accomplishing what neither party, Democratic or Republican, could do in the last 50 years! And he has done it all so far after being in office for only 15 months. Whether he is re-elected or not, if he pulls off a "peace accord" with North Korea, we will all be blessed. I, personally, will then nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize! In addition to all this, President Donald Trump has asked China, Japan, and many other nations to quit screwing the U.S. when it comes to trade policy. Just last week, China backed off and restructured is auto tariffs allowing an eventual even trade with respect to manufacturing. And...more may be on the way.

From another perspective, it appears, so far, that it takes a "junk yard dog" to get things done! And, if that is what is takes, so be it. Remember when Trump said, "My red button is much bigger than yours, good luck with that!" And now, Kim Jong Un is talking. Kim also got his ass chewed out in Beijing two weeks ago by Xi Jinping, President of China. Things are looking up! The U.S. economy is heating up, people are going to work, let's hope and pray the positive momentum keeps going! And, for the icing on the cake, next month is the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem! Whoa! Hang on baby!

Another day, another chemical attack. After the chemical attack in April of 2017, the U.S. administration unleashed a wave of cruise missiles against Syria. The misplaced hope that this would deter the Assad regime was acknowledged yesterday as the Syrian regime launched another chemical attack against its own citizens. The U.S. and NATO are still "discussing" the matter and are promising a retaliatory attack. Really? The Syrian civil war has now cost the lives of over half-a-million people, and the powers that be are still having discussions. It is more than obvious that Russia and Iran have teamed up and have now taken over vasts amounts of Iraqi and Syrian territory and have absolutely now intention, what-so-ever, to give up any of their winnings. Russia, who treasures its newfound bases, both naval and air force, located in the Mediterranean north of Lebanon, will not give up this territory easily. Iran, with its hell-bent commitment to destroy Israel, is celebrating its newly acquired bases in Syria and its land-bridge to Israel. Flushed with another 4.7 billion dollars in cash from President Obama and Secretary of State, John Kerry, Iran now is using this cash flow to intimidate Israel and unseat what little stability there is in the region. If one had to play this out, long term, the likelihood of avoiding a massive ground war now seems unlikely. Not only will President Trump have to keep the U.S. troops in Syria, he might have to launch a "huge" buildup. Certainly, Israel will not stand by idly and let the dogmatic regime of Iran build up forces against its border. In fact, just last night, unconfirmed reports state that an "unknown" force attacked by air the largest Syrian military air force base in central Syria. This particular base is served by both Hezbollah and Iranian military forces. The U.S. has yet to respond with anything but verbiage, so far. That may change. In any case, so far, Putin, Iran and the dictator Assad have managed to out maneuver the West at every turn. The momentum so far established by these powers only leaves one outcome, and a very scary one at that. A full blown all out war where NATO and the U.S. take on Russia and Iran. This, of course, will have disastrous consequences. In my opinion, Russia and Iran have overplayed their hand and are just hoping that President Donald Trump and Europe don't have the political will to move forward. We will see. That's the way I see it, today, April 9th, 2918.

Persia is dead, long live the Islamic Republic of Iran. Whatever. Give me a break. I'm sorry, this article is already taking the exact route that I wanted it too. After decades of U.S. placating the Shiites in Tehran, once again, our failed foreign policy comes home to roost. Barack Obama decided, single-handedly, to hand over 4.7 Billion dollars in CASH to the very people who have been killing U.S. soldiers since April of 1983. If you ever wondered why Ronald Reagan supported Saddam Hussein against Iran, wonder no more. The battle against the so-called Islamic Republic of Iran has been going on ever since. The recent "nuclear deal" by the last U.S. administration was a futile effort to contain a government hell bent on starting another war. If the Iranian government was not interested in another war they would not be backing Houthis, Hezbollah, Hamas, and the current Syrian regime of Assad. Iran has managed to place itself in the middle between the Sunnis and the West, siding with the national interests of Russia in order to expand its dominance in the Middle East. Their continued outright hatred of the United States and Israel will prove to be their downfall. This spring, the U.S. will open its embassy in Jerusalem, Israel will celebrate its 70th anniversary, and for fun, the Giro de Italia bike race will begin in the Holy Land. Mark my words though, Iran, unfortunately, might have a spring agenda of its own. The Israeli Defense Forces has already identified all the rocket bases in Southern Lebanon and Syria and is considering a preemptive strike against all Iranian supported satellites in order prevent an attack by Hamas, Hezbollah and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. I for one am not optimistic. Iran has been playing cat and mouse with Israel and the U.S. for almost 40 years, however, this time, they may have overplayed their hand. The Lebanese war in 2006 only lasted 30 days. This time, Lebanon will be no more. At least not what it is today. No democracy can sit idly by and watch its adversary build offensive weapons and "keep calm." It is unfortunate that the the Shiite Iranian regime is so zealous in their religious interpretation of Islam. The downfall of this violent, close minded, bigoted monstrosity will mark a change in history. The people of Iran deserve better. If Israel is forced to attack all the Iranian supported groups in order to protect itself, Iran will not be left on the sidelines. It will be, just as in the 1980's, another major miss-step by a religious order that feels it should dominate all things Muslim. Just like the Wahhabi sect of Saudi Arabia, it will die a slow death and disappear from the annals of history. For over thirteen-hundred years Islam has remained in conflict. Conflict with itself. It has killed hundreds of millions of people. It has not been, nor has it ever been, a religion of peace. The swords on the Iranian and Saudi flags are a testament to war, not peace. Eventually, the West will awake and act accordingly. However, the Iranian threat should never be discounted. They are very patient and have long term goals and foreign policy efforts designed to defeat the West. The rumors that the game of Chess was invented there, in Persia, are probably true. And, as in all games, there will be winners and losers. That's the way I see it, today, March 10th, 2018.

Another day, another mass shooting. Dead kids in the street. But, remember, the government cares about you. They care so much about you that they are willing to do nothing to protect your right to live. The assumption that the government is good is a false one. It is not. In fact, just the opposite is true. If you want to protect your children from being shot, don't send them to public school. Remember, schools are "gun free zones." A gun free zone is the same as a "killing zone," since no one can protect you. Also, remember, since the late 1950's over 50 million American babies have been aborted. Another great cataclysm-ism brought to you by the Federal Government. Here's a suggestion. If you want to protect your children at school today, right now, pass an emergency decree requiring uniformed police officers to guard every school, every single one, today. So, how come this has not been done? No political will? Stupidity? Who knows. There is no answer as long as the society just doesn't care. An unfortunately, our society only pays lip service to solving this problem. Recension of the Second Amendment is unlikely. Are guns the problem? Are people the problem? Just what is the problem? Assault weapons? Stupid people. Here is a suggestion. Outlaw all guns tomorrow and witness the beginning of an American Civil War. Why not? The left, liberal, fanatic media wants to control your life anyway, why not just let them? Let the Democrats and the Libs just take over. Turn the United States into a Socialistic/Communist nightmare like Venezuela. Come on, do it! Sounds stupid, maybe its not. Here is the sad fact. While Americans and the rest of the world are having a Snowfest in South Korea, tens of thousands of North Koreans are dying, right now, and no one, not one person gives a shit! Hundreds of thousands of Syrians have died over the past five years and no one, no one gives a shit. The fact that are not police officers or military personnel guarding our schools today, right now, means no one cares and no one really gives a shit. Every parent, every child should be pulled out of every public school system until proper protection is provided. Collapse the complete "so-called" union controlled school system until it reforms. Educate your children at home, at least they will be safe. America is at a crossroads, between idiocy and death. Pick one. I for one am under no illusion whatsoever about whether I am "safe" or not walking the streets of America. I know I am not safe, I know my society is falling apart at the seams. When T.V. shows such as the View, the Talk, SNL, and the liberal news cartel media continue to erode the very fabric of society, this is what you get. Death in the streets. The American Civil War is here, it is here to stay for a while. Sober up, protect yourself, take action. The wolf is at the front door. Your neighbors will continue to die, you might die. So, what are you waiting for? A wake up call? Uh, if mass shootings aren't a wake up call, then what is? That's the way I see it, today, February 16th, 2018.

I have written about this topic before. As always, it is very tragic to learn about two more deaths of America's Finest, this time in Ohio. The ramifications represented of a society that kills its own police officers can not be understated. We, as a nation, have crossed a line. Unfortunately, the previous political administration race-bated the masses against our police officers and there is no take back, ever. Barack Obama and Eric Holder have done more to destroy the integrity of the United States than slavery could of ever done. Now, today, the leftover deceit of these two individuals pervades throughout the country sowing the seeds of discontent wherever justice tries to prevail. The true racists in America are individuals represented by the likes of Obama and Holder. Don't like the facts, too bad. The truth always prevails, always. Political rhetoric is one thing, but to turn the nation against itself by eroding the very system that keeps a society together is just plain anarchy! And, in the end, that was the goal of the Obama Administration, to fundamentally change America. "Change you can believe in." was the slogan. Today, as police officers put on their uniforms and report to work I can guarantee you that they will look twice before responding to a call, they have too. Obama's America wants to kill you. How's that for a legacy? Here is Barack Hussein Obama, the first American President to encourage the killing of American Police Officers. Wow! Unbelievable, if it wasn't true. This is what happens when a society doesn't hold its leaders accountable. I, personally, will never ever forgive this individual for destroying one of the basic tenets of the United States, " to serve and to protect." Yes, the police are not perfect, but they are not the enemy. Just try to live for one day, just one day in Chicago, Detroit, Teterboro, D.C., or New Orleans without your local police force. What if, just if, the entire country's finest went on strike? Maybe we should let our society devour itself. Maybe it is time to learn the lesson. The lesson is this. Without the courage and dedication of individuals who lay their lives on the line every day our society would simply disintegrate into chaos. End of story! So, attention to all Americans! STAND UP FOR ALL OUR UNIFORMED OFFICERS AND FIRST RES-PONDERS! DEMAND THAT THE MEDIA CARTELS QUIT DEMONIZING OUR FINEST! If you don't take a stand now, right now, you are just another coward, who, end the end, may wonder why it took 30 minutes for anyone to respond to your 911 call as the wolf rips out your throat. That's the way I see it, today, February 11th, 2018. " I'm mad as hell, and I'm not going to take it anymore!"

Yep, political bias. Sad, but true? Depends on your perspective. I for one am sick and tired of all the political rhetoric. While our two party system continues to alienate the public, I am finding it a little boring, and I mean boring. "I hate you!...I hate you back!" There, I said it. American politics summed up in one sentence. I remember in Jr. High School I was asked to run for something. I said no. Then I watched on a elementary level the games of childhood politics play out as the kids like me ran for office. "Vote for me!" "Why?" ...because I am better than you. Not much has changed. I would like to believe that the two-party system is the best form of government. Alas, it is not. The amount of grid lock in our nations capital is enough that all politicians should request an enema prior to speaking. Their constipation is so bad it is a wonder, as a people, we put up with it. Take the 18 month charade of Russian Collusion? Sorry, if anyone was guilty, they would be strung up by now. Oh, don't forget the FISA Memo. The what? Whatever...if and when this memo gets published I doubt very seriously that it will make any sense after all the redaction's. I know, I am suppose to accept the premise that our system of government is suppose to be chaotic, the executive, the legislature, the judicial branch, and all that. But give me a break! Either the media is totally screwing us or we are all f*cked up! Which is it? I do have a proposal, though. Revive Article V of the Constitution. That's where two-thirds of the States get together and re-write some of the stuff that does not work. I.E.,new term limits on Congress. I.E., the Executive Branch declaring war without Congressional approval. I.E., political hacks in the IRS, EPA, FBI, etc., etc. The American public deserves better. Maybe it is time now for the political big Whigs to step out of the way and let the people re-assert their right to govern the land. The fact that the Federal Government is now the biggest employer in the land is self-explanatory. So, as the machinations of political verbiage continues to assault our senses, as the media circus keeps the elephants dancing, and as the two-party system fluctuates and pollutes our dignity, the American people continue to rise every morning, go to work, and hope for the best. Remember, this IS entertainment at its finest! Nowhere on earth can you find "freedom at work" like here in the United State of America! That's the way I see it, today, February 1st, 2018.